The speech actually will be delivered in the city of Kenner, a completely separate city (and, yes, suburb of New Orleans) that's conveniently located close to Louis Armstrong/New Orleans International Airport. It's a straight shot up Williams Boulevard to Pontchartrain Center (14 minutes by car; we do not recommend taking the bus), and it goes nowhere close to downtown New Orleans.

Yes, that means there's not likely to be time for gumbo at Commander's Palace, a shrimp po-boy at Parkway Bakery or fried chicken at Willie Mae's.

However! There are a few good places to eat on Williams Boulevard. Check out these choices:

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Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar3203 Williams Blvd.
A good spot for fried seafood, blackened redfish and other Louisiana specialties. There's often a wait, but the food is worth it. People with a few hours to kill on layovers at the New Orleans airport have been known to cab it to the Harbor. Review.

Cafe Du Monde3245 Williams Blvd.
So it's not the traditional spot overlooking Jackson Square. It's got beignets and cafe au lait. And you've got a political rally to attend. Just beware of getting powdered sugar on your power Anchorman or Anchorwoman suit.

Churra's Brazilian Grill3712 Williams Blvd.
A traditional churrascaria, buffet style, with Brazilian meats served on skewers. It's not traditional New Orleans food, but it's beyond filling and you'll be glad you did it when your flight gets delayed and everyone else only has peanuts to eat. Review.

Little Chinatown3800 Williams Blvd.
If you're from one of those hoity-toity cities with a big Chinatown, this may not impress. It does just fine by us, thanks. In fact, we think it's pretty good. Review.

Golden Corral3920 Williams Blvd.
Jindal prides himself on hanging out with "real" Louisianians like the Duck Dynasty Robertsons, not us city slickers. Since there isn't a Cracker Barrel on Williams Boulevard, though, you might check out Golden Corral. (Kenner has a Golden Corral; New Orleans has a Golden Lantern. Don't ask.)

Williams Seafood & Po-Boy4041 Williams Blvd, Suite 8
More fried and grilled seafood. Plus there are some specialties like crawfish pie and alligator that we don't actually eat very often, but at least you can go home and tell your editor, "Hey, I ate some alligator."

A Facebook event scheduled to protest Gov. Jindal's anticipated presidential candidacy bid unexpectedly blew up with nearly 2,000 attendees in less than a week.

It's not surprising that the final days of the legislative session have devolved into chaos. That's what happens when there's a crisis without a leader. The collateral damage will be staggering if leges don't find a solution by next Thursday (June 11).

As Gov. John Bel Edwards said, “The idea that you can be patriotic and be a Nazi at the same time — it’s the antithesis of patriotism.”

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